[Siren Classic ManLove: Erotic Alternative Fantasy Paranormal Romance, shape-shifter, vampires, M/M, HEA] Vampire King Adrian Bloodhart has faced many challenges in the thousands of years he’s been reigning. However, he had thought he’d moved past the stage of his life that was littered with assassination attempts. And, as if the attacks weren’t irritating enough, he finds himself saddled with a … a personal bodyguard he doesn’t feel he needs or even wants. When Xavier Dayden had agreed to guard King Adrian, he had expected to be guarding a mature adult, but what he got was a petulant child. Adrian is odd as hell and too sexy for Xavier’s peace of mind. When Xavier finds his control slipping, he’s conflicted. Giving in could lead to so much more than a one night stand, but was it worth the possible heartbreak? The choice is made when tragedy strikes where it is least expected and, as Adrian’s walls crack and fall, Xavier is there to pick up the pieces. Through the heartache, love is finally in their grasps. ** A Siren Erotic Romance
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Adrian’s Bodyguard is the first book in the Vampires of Vadin series, and we start off with the vampire King himself, nearly 10,000-year-old Adrian. He survives an assassination attempt, and is more concerned about the hole in the wall, than his safety. Others are more concerned though, and he ends up with a bodyguard that he wants, but doesn’t want! Xavier does his best to be professional around Adrian, but the tension between them just makes things hotter. Plus the fact, Xavier can’t quite control his impulses to wind Adrian up.
I thoroughly enjoyed this mixture of contemporary and other-realm magic. They have cars, not run on fossil fuels, obviously!, and mobile phones, but magic is also an everyday act. The two joining together was great to read, and I loved it. There were no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow, and I loved the dynamic between our two main characters. So many characters I would love to hear about now, first and foremost Asher and Kaiden!!!
Absolutely recommended by me.
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* A copy of this book was provided to me with no requirements for a review. I voluntarily read this book, and the comments here are my honest opinion. *
Merissa
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Adrian’s Bodyguard by Shelby Rhodes is the first book in The Vampires of Vadin series. It is an erotic romance with paranormal elements, including Shapeshifters and Vampires. The main characters are Vampire King Adrian Bloodhart and his bodyguard Xavier Dayden. I love how they interact and cant help but give in to temptation. I needed their Hsppily Ever After.
The story has intrigue, betrayal, murder, revenge, seduction, romance, magic and rebirth. Well written and highly entertaining, Adrian’s Bodyguard will satisfy.
I received an advanced reader’s copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review and recommendation.
I really enjoyed this story. It was a little bit of a mystery with a hint of romance. We see the buildup between the MCs but it is accompanied by the main storyline of King Adrian and the people around him.
The writing style and how the author arranges the different POVs gives so much depth to this story. It was really impactful to the evolution of the story. It was entertaining and the internal dialogue was fun and interesting. I was never bored while reading this.
The main mystery of the book kept me guessing. I really loved Adrian and his fun and carefree attitude. The author also does a great job of diving deeper into him towards the end of the story that perfectly wraps up his character. Xavier was a nice fit for Adrian and was super sweet with him towards the end of the book.
I was really interested in the world that this book is placed in, and I wish we got to see a little more of it played out. While we learn a lot and there is definitely some world building and showing of powers from multiple characters, I wanted to see more of it from Adrian and Xavier.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie for my reading pleasure, a review wasn’t a requirement. ***